Updates

October 16-18 - The design team, NCA Architects and Jones and Jones Architecture, led an initial workshop with City and BioPark leaders to start the planning process. The Master Plan will guide repairs, renovations and new developments at the ABQ BioPark Zoo, Botanic Garden, Tingley Beach and Aquarium. The City-owned facility covers an extensive 150+ acres along the Rio Grande with nearly 100 buildings, thousands of animals, hundreds of thousands of plants and 1.2 million visitors annually.

December & January - English and Spanish surveys asked for input from the community. What do you love about the facilities? What changes and improvements do you want to see? (Survey is now closed, but we still welcome comments. See section above.)

January 16 - The first public information session included an introduction to the team and a presentation about the analysis of the BioPark’s current status—strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, future options.

March 20 - The second public information session was held at Barelas Senior Center (714 7th St SW, 87102). Watch a video of the presentation below.

June 30 - Zoo hosts a free open house for public to learn about and comment on the Master Plan.